Quick Take: A recent technique making the rounds reworks the classic Chinese method of zhangcha duck, traditionally smoked over camphor leaves and tea, into a zero-waste version built entirely from spent teabag...

What's happening: Bartenders are borrowing a page from the kitchen and seasoning cocktails with salt the same way chefs season a dish. Instead of relying only on a salted rim, bars are building saline solution ...

The non-alcoholic pairing trend: Non-alcoholic pairings have moved past the mocktail cart and into the tasting menu itself. At restaurants across the globe, beverage directors are now designing course-by-course...

The trend in short: The Jell-O shot is shedding its frat-party reputation and showing up as a designed, cocktail-inspired menu item at bars and restaurants across the country. The gelatin hasn't changed, but th...

The trend in short: Pastry teams across the country are pushing croissants into new shapes and flavor territory, but the chefs leading the charge agree on one thing: the lamination itself is non-negotiable. Whe...

The National Pastry Conference is set to bring pastry professionals, students, and enthusiasts together for a three-day event dedicated to creativity, education, and industry connection. Designed as one of the ...

The James Beard Awards return to Chicago from June 13–15, 2026, bringing together the nation’s top chefs, restaurateurs, and hospitality leaders for one of the industry’s most prestigious celebrations.

The connection between food and health is gaining new attention across the culinary world. As the Food Is Medicine movement grows, chefs, healthcare providers, and institutions are increasingly aligned around a...

The role of yeast in baking and brewing is as much scientific as it is culinary. As fermentation continues to gain attention across both industries, this foundational ingredient is being examined more closely—n...

The 19th Annual CIA Leadership Awards will take place on Monday, May 4, 2026, at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City, bringing together leaders across food, beverage, and hospitality for an evening of recogn...